Mario Mutsch

Mario Mutsch (born 3 September 1984) is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in Belgium, he played for the Luxembourg national team.

Club career Born in St. Vith, Mutsch started his career at Belgian lower leagues sides Spa and Kelmis (La Calamine) before heading to Germany to play for the Alemannia Aachen reserve team. In summer 2007 he joined Swiss Super League FC Aarau on the suggestion of his former national team coach Jeff Saibene, who was assistant manager at FC Aarau.

On 16 July 2009, it was announced that Mutsch had signed for French Ligue 2 side FC Metz on a free transfer. In 2011, he joined Swiss side FC Sion for only one season and in 2012 he moved on to FC St. Gallen.

International career Mutsch made his debut for Luxembourg in an October 2005 World Cup qualification match against Russia and by June 2019 he had earned 102 caps, scoring four goals. He has played in 11 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

Mutsch retired from both club and international football after his Luxembourg record 102nd international appearance, against Madagascar on 2 June 2019.

Personal life Mutsch was born and raised in the German speaking Community of Belgium. His father is a Luxembourger who grew up in Eastern Belgium, his mother is a Belgian.

Career statistics Scores and results list Luxembourg's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mutsch goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Mario MutschNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 19 November 2008 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg 1–1 1–1 Friendly 2 5 February 2013 Stade Georges Pompidou, Valence, France 1–0 1–1 Friendly 3 31 March 2015 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg 1–1 1–2 Friendly 4 12 October 2015 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg 1–3 2–4 UEFA Euro 2016 qualification